Full- time position for someone that is a go-getter, enjoys people, and animals. A take charge leader with a lot of responsibilities. Someone that is always smiling while multitasking. Ready to bring in lots of knowledge. Someone that is willing to take on new talents, and learn all possible! Ability to stay on task and work energetically for entire shift!

Maintains and uses an appropriate level of veterinary medical knowledge. Takes advantage of in-house educational materials and continuing education provided by the hospital.

Maintains knowledge of the hospital’s programs, products, and services.

Liberty Animal Hospital is a Full-Service Small Animal Veterinary Hospital located in Westminster, Colorado. We currently have two Doctors on staff, and are continuously growing to reach our full capacity and expand our hours to be open 24/7. At Liberty Animal Hospital, we want to positively impact people’s lives while helping their pets and be an inspiration for other generations. We are a result-based work ethic group of stakeholders and operate as one unit where all participants have a leadership mentality. We believe that clear communication is gold!

Job Description

Directly reports to the Hospital Lead. May also receive direction from veterinarians on a daily basis.

Primary Responsibilities

Veterinary Knowledge

Maintains and uses an appropriate level of veterinary medical knowledge. Takes advantage of in-house educational materials and continuing education provided by the hospital.

Maintains knowledge of the hospital’s programs, products, and services.

Restrains animals in a safe, efficient, and compassionate manner during examinations and procedures.

Assists with transport of animals to different areas of the hospital as needed. Cages and removes animals as needed.

Exercises compassion and care in all interactions with patients. Properly handles fractious and fearful animals.

Exam Room Assistance

Follows established procedures in order to assist veterinarians with examinations and facilitate the flow of clients and outpatients.

Consults with veterinarians on a daily basis to plan each day’s activities. Keeps veterinarians apprised of potential problems, discussions with clients, and other situations as necessary.

Reviews medical records and notes made by the admitting Client Care Specialist (receptionist) to discern the nature of the visit and any tests or procedures that may be needed.

Stocks drawers in exam rooms and treatment areas.

Greets clients and patients and escorts them into an exam room. Places the patient on the exam table and prepares for the veterinarian to enter the room. Obtains base information (weight, temperature, etc.) for the pet.

Discusses with the client the reason for the visit, any symptoms or problems, and any procedures that may need to be completed (e.g., vaccinations or fecal or heartworm tests).

Uses a pre-exam checklist to ensure that all medical needs are covered.

Obtains lab samples that may be needed from the pet. Uses a fecal loop when necessary. Anticipates and prepares any medications or vaccines the veterinarian will need to treat the patient.

Notifies the veterinarian when patients in the exam room are ready to be seen. Advises the veterinarian about the nature of the visit, preventive procedures due, and necessary tests.

Assists the veterinarian with the exam by restraining the animal, preparing forms, and gathering instruments. Remains in the exam room until excused by the veterinarian.

Ensures that all procedures rendered during the visit are documented for proper billing.

Escorts the client and patient to the front desk and gives the medical record and patient visit form to the Client Care Specialist.

Prepares the exam room for the next visit.

Medical Records

Ensures accurate and efficient documentation of all vaccinations, procedures, and notes in the medical record.

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